Basel to Bologna Trains

Basel to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Bologna takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration: 541 km
Distance: €130
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr

6h 6m

€64–194

Basel to Bologna train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:04 PM → 6:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 6:24 AM
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13h 20m • 2 changes
9:04 PM → 9:04 AM
Arrives next day
12h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 5:34 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 5:34 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 5:34 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 5:34 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:04 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:04 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
11:04 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Basel to Bologna train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:04 PM → 6:42 PM

3:04 PM → 9:24 PM

5:04 PM → 6:24 AMArrives next day

9:04 PM → 9:04 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:34 PM

9:04 AM → 2:42 PM

11:04 AM → 4:34 PM

11:07 AM → 5:34 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:34 PM

9:04 AM → 2:42 PM

11:04 AM → 4:34 PM

11:07 AM → 5:34 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:34 PM

9:04 AM → 2:42 PM

11:04 AM → 4:34 PM

11:07 AM → 5:34 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:34 PM

9:04 AM → 2:42 PM

11:04 AM → 4:34 PM

11:07 AM → 5:34 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:04 AM → 11:24 AM

7:04 AM → 12:42 PM

9:04 AM → 2:42 PM

11:04 AM → 4:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:04 AM → 11:24 AM

7:04 AM → 12:42 PM

9:04 AM → 2:42 PM

11:04 AM → 4:34 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bologna, Italy?

Train from Basel SBB to Lugano

Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale

Train from Basel SBB to Lugano

Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale

Where to next?

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Bologna

Alternative transport options

5:04 PM → 6:24 AM
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9:04 PM → 9:04 AM
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